Founders: A Novel of the Coming Collapse

It’s the near future, and thanks to a perfect storm of reckless banking practices, hyperinflation, a stock market gone mad, and the negligence of our elected officials, the entire social, political, and economic infrastructure of America has collapsed. Chaos reigns in the streets, medical treatment is no longer available, and a silent coup has placed a dangerous group of men at the helm of a false government. America’s fate is in the hands of those few individuals who have the survival skills, the faith, and the forethought to return this country to the state its founding fathers intended.

This was a book that seemingly used more repetitive story lines (line by line and word for word) from Patriots and Survivors than its own new material, The reading performance was okay if you overlook the mispronouncing of the words.This was in my opinion a terrible job by Mr. RawlesEven if this is a stand alone book, the author has to realize that it is going to be read (or listened to) by readers (or listeners) of his previous books.

Would you ever listen to anything by James Wesley, Rawles again?

Yes, but I won't after that if it is as poorly done as this book is

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Phil Gigante?

I would have stuck with Dick Hill, although his voice is a little annoying, he seems to mispronounce fewer words and I guess I just got used to him on the first three titles I listened to.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Founders?

I would have removed almost the entire narrative of the Leyton's as they nearly told their entire story during the debriefing at Todd Grey's house in Patriots.I would lessen the descriptions of items...no one cares about this frequency or that frequency on a radio transmitter or model numbers for certain pieces of gear.Nor do we need the street directions through TelAviv Israel that takes us to the beach??

Any additional comments?

I believe this to be an attempt by Mr. Rawles to get out another book out in a hurry, it's sad too, I liked the his first two books on this story line.

Holding Their Own: A Story of Survival

This first book of the Holding Their Own series, A Story of Survival, is set in the year 2015, when the world is burdened by the second Great Depression. The United States, already weakened by internal strife, becomes the target of an international terror plot. A series of attacks results in thousands of casualties and disables the country's core infrastructure. The combination of economic hardship and the staggering blow of the terror attacks results in a collapse of the government.

Treasure Island (Alpha DVD)

Treasure Island is a tale of pirates, treasure, and shipwreck. When young Jim Hawkins finds a packet in Captain Flint's sea chest, he could not know that the map inside it would lead him to unimaginable treasure. Shipping as cabin boy on the Hispaniola, he sails with Squire Trelawney, Captain Smollett, Dr. Livesey, the sinister Long John Silver and a frightening crew to Treasure Island. There, mutiny, murder and mayhem lead to a thrilling climax.

Patriots: A Novel of Survival in the Coming Collapse

America faces a full-scale socioeconomic collapse in the near future. The stock market plummets, hyperinflation cripples commerce and the mounting crisis passes the tipping point. Practically overnight, the fragile chains of supply and high-technology infrastructure fall, and wholesale rioting and looting grip every major city.

Atlas Shrugged

In a scrap heap within an abandoned factory, the greatest invention in history lies dormant and unused. By what fatal error of judgment has its value gone unrecognized, its brilliant inventor punished rather than rewarded for his efforts? In defense of those greatest of human qualities that have made civilization possible, one man sets out to show what would happen to the world if all the heroes of innovation and industry went on strike.

Yes, One of the best books out there, I would actually recommend it in the audio format.It is an eye opener that parallels current society but was written 50+ years ago........I guess some things never change.

What other book might you compare Atlas Shrugged to and why?

None really compare that I have read

What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

Nothing stands out, but it has been several months since I listened to it the last time.

If you could take any character from Atlas Shrugged out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Why John Galt of course, just to talk about it all

Any additional comments?

This book starts a bit slow which I believe makes it hard to read in the printed version..................long live Audible.

One Second After

Already cited on the floor of Congress and discussed in the corridors of the Pentagon as a book all Americans should read, One Second After is the story of a war scenario that could become all too terrifyingly real. Based upon a real weapon - the Electro Magnetic Pulse (EMP) - which may already be in the hands of our enemies, it is a truly realistic look at the awesome power of a weapon that can destroy the entire United States.

Would you consider the audio edition of One Second After to be better than the print version?

I have not read the printed version therefore I can not compare the two, however it is much easier for me to listen to a book than to take the time to sit down and read it.

What was one of the most memorable moments of One Second After?

The death of the main character's 12 year old daughter due to complications from diabetes was very hard to listen to being that I am a father.

Which character – as performed by Joe Barrett – was your favorite?

None really stand out above the others, all were done very well, the characteizations transformed the reading into a theater of the mind.

WELL DONE Mr. Barrett !

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes, but please do not ruin it through trying to have an abridged copy

Any additional comments?

This is a fantastic book although the subject matter is disturbing, hopefully it will open up peoples eyes to the possibilities of what could happen to a society that is too reliant upon technology and that has gotten away from the basics.

Schindler's List

In the century's darkest time, one man became the most unlikely of heroes. German-Catholic industrialist and Nazi Party member Oskar Schindler used his wealth and influence to save the lives of more than 1,300 Jews who would have otherwise died in the concentration camp at Plaszow. Here is the story on which Steven Spielberg based his powerful motion picture. If you like this, try Ursula Hegi's Stones from a River.

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